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As acting commander of the SVU, Lt. Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) is a seasoned veteran of the unit who has seen it all. She leads with empathy and professionalism, all the while dealing with her difficult past as a product of rape and her future as mother to a young child, both of which influence the way she relates to each victim in need of help.

When Fin (Ice T) crosses international borders to catch a fugitive rapist, a political tug of war derails Barba's (Raúl Esparza) legal case. Meanwhile, shocking allegations against Benson (Mariska Hargitay) lead to the return of an old friend.

The bizarre details of a woman's rape put the SVU at odds when Rollins (Kelli Giddish) and Carisi (Peter Scanavino) think her story is fabricated. Meanwhile, Benson (Mariska Hargitay) goes on the offensive when her personal life is scrutinized.

When a teenaged girl is found dead, Rollins (Kelli Giddish) goes undercover at a high end rehab center where the victim was last seen alive. Meanwhile, Benson (Mariska Hargitay) tries to overcome her doubts about Sheila (guest star Brooke Shields).

The cops get tangled in an elaborate online hoax that leads to the rape of a popular social media star. Meanwhile, Benson (Mariska Hargitay) sets firm ground rules with Sheila (guest star Brooke Shields).